Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

A Few Clouds

82°F

28°C

Humidity	32%
Wind Speed	S 9 mph
Barometer	30.01 in (1016.1 mb)
Dewpoint	49°F (9°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	16 May 2:52 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Catharpin VA

Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 94 °F
Becoming
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 96 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 95 °F
Sunny then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 9 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 96.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.